I've assemblied a collection of 10 Windows Vista sidebar gadgets that are geared especially toward developers. Keep these handy gadgets at your fingertips to convert code between Visual Basic and C#, search MSDN for developer content, and much more. Take a look.
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WINDOWS VISTA SIDEBAR GADGETS
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Code Converter
"A convenient desktop gadget for .NET developers to convert C# to VB and VB to C#. Service provided by Telerik. Conversions powered by NRefactory."
Code Converter
"A convenient desktop gadget for .NET developers to convert C# to VB and VB to C#. Service provided by Telerik. Conversions powered by NRefactory."
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MSDN Search Gadget
"This gadget allows you to search the MSDN library for APIs and other developer content, right from the sidebar. This gadget was authored by Nikhil Kothari, using Script#."
MSDN Search Gadget
"This gadget allows you to search the MSDN library for APIs and other developer content, right from the sidebar. This gadget was authored by Nikhil Kothari, using Script#."
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Visual Studio 2005 Recent Projects
"This gadget will give you the ability to open your recently used projects in Visual Studio. There is an auto update function built-in, so you'll always have the latest version."
Visual Studio 2005 Recent Projects
"This gadget will give you the ability to open your recently used projects in Visual Studio. There is an auto update function built-in, so you'll always have the latest version."
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MSDN Videos
"Search MSDN videos or select from existing categories. Hovering on the links opens a tooltip with a thumbnail and title. Clicking on the link opens the video."
MSDN Videos
"Search MSDN videos or select from existing categories. Hovering on the links opens a tooltip with a thumbnail and title. Clicking on the link opens the video."
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Microsoft Knowledge Base Search Gadget
"Being in the IT support industry I often times find myself relying on the wealth of knowledge that resides within Microsoft's KB. With this gadget I now always have an easy search at my fingertips."
Microsoft Knowledge Base Search Gadget
"Being in the IT support industry I often times find myself relying on the wealth of knowledge that resides within Microsoft's KB. With this gadget I now always have an easy search at my fingertips."
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PHP Function Finder Mini
"This is a modification of great gadget "PHP Function Finder" coded by Ryan Stemkoski."
PHP Function Finder Mini
"This is a modification of great gadget "PHP Function Finder" coded by Ryan Stemkoski."
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FTP Access
"Enter your User Name, Password and the server address and this gadget will instantly connect you to the server. Use this for fast access to any FTP server."
FTP Access
"Enter your User Name, Password and the server address and this gadget will instantly connect you to the server. Use this for fast access to any FTP server."
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Fenâtre Code Search
"Search for code in GoogleCode, CodeProject, MSDN ref, Google all at once."
Fenâtre Code Search
"Search for code in GoogleCode, CodeProject, MSDN ref, Google all at once."
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Command Launcher
"A simple gadget which allows you to open files, documents, and applications directly from the Windows Sidebar."
Command Launcher
"A simple gadget which allows you to open files, documents, and applications directly from the Windows Sidebar."
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CyberCoders Job Alerts
"Keep up to date on your job searches with this Vista Sidebar gadget and your existing CyberCoders profile and job alerts. Requires an account."
CyberCoders Job Alerts
"Keep up to date on your job searches with this Vista Sidebar gadget and your existing CyberCoders profile and job alerts. Requires an account." 
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Brent Sheets is a former Senior Editor at TechTarget and a frequent contributor to SearchVB.com. He founded and managed the popular Visual Basic Web Directory website until it was acquired by TechTarget in 2000 and relaunched as SearchVB.com. Brent offers tips and tweaks for Apple technology on